Wednesday, January 26
Deep Dive into FLBS: The Story of the Flathead Lake Freeze
My wife loves reminding me that, more often than not, I have no idea what I’m talking about. I don’t disagree with her, because (as I love to remind her in return) admitting that I have no idea what I’m talking about is a fantastic way to guarantee that I’m never wrong. Thus, it is with the confidence of an undefeated arguer that I present the following thesis: From the spiritual to the secular, from fantasy to fact, when it comes to immersive storytelling there is no greater ingredient than a meteorological event.
Sports roundup: swim team wins in Butte, wrestlers fifth in Thompson Falls
The Valkyries swim team came away with a win at the Mining City Invitational in Butte over the weekend while the Vikings wrestling squad took fifth at the Ted Kato Memorial Meet in Thompson Falls. District play continued for the basketball teams as the Vikings won two close games while the shorthanded Valkyries downed Eureka, but fell to Mission.
Retired fighter pilot vividly recalls combat missions in Vietnam
The first time Jim Cash took the controls of a jet as a teenager, he knew he was right where he was meant to be. Now in his 80s, the retired Air Force Brigadier General and Bigfork resident flew combat missions in Vietnam in an F-4 Phantom in the 1960s, was among the first pilots to fly the F-15 Eagle in the 1970s and later flew the F-16 Falcon as a wing commander at Florida’s MacDill Air Force Base before retiring as the vice commander of the 7th Air Force in South Korea in 1991.
Wednesday, January 19
State to address erosion at Somers Beach Park
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking to curb erosion on the north shore of Flathead Lake at a new public park in Somers.
The story of Effie Dockstader — Bigfork’s doctor
In a time where it was rare for anyone from Bigfork to pursue a higher education, let alone a woman, Effie Dockstader took off to nursing school and came back home to serve her community— gaining a reputation for being the “town doctor.”
New management plan for Flathead islands tries to balance recreation and conservation
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks unveiled their new management plan for the islands in Flathead Lake this week. Region 1 Information and Education Program Manager Dillon Tabish said FWP is hoping the plan strikes a balance between responsible recreation and conservation as the islands become more heavily visited than ever before.
Friday, January 14
Bigfork Schools warn staff and student’s families about possible COVID closures
Bigfork Schools administrators want to let their staff and student’s families know that rising COVID-19 cases are once again putting pressure on keeping in-person learning available.
Wednesday, January 12
If Only the Scenery Was for Sale – The Kootenai Lodge
While Bigfork, and many parts of western Montana for that matter, are experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity from visitors, one might think that this is a new trend. But, in reality Bigfork has always been a popular place for people to relax and get away from the big city or to experience the outdoors in a more rustic setting.
Nordic center delights local cross-country skiers
The Bigfork Community Nordic Center is nestled in the foothills of the Jewel Basin, providing 10 kilometers of well-groomed trails and giving locals access to quality Nordic skiing for 18 years.
“Hook, Line, and Sinker” a book review by Glacier Conservancy Exec. Director Doug Mitchell
Glacier National Park Conservancy Executive Director Doug Mitchell gives a review of the book "A Fine-Spotted Trout on Corral Creek" by former Glacier National Park Artist-In-Residence Matthew Dickerson
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce welcomes new board members
The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of three new board members on Tuesday. Adam Heggelund from Edward Jones, Aaron Whitten from the Timbers Motel, and Whitney Spencer from the Daily Inter Lake will start their two year terms this year.
Friday, January 7
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce cancels all Chamber organized events for January
The Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce is cancelling all Chamber organized events for January in order to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
Wednesday, January 5
PHOTOS: Montana FWP staff rescue trumpeter swan on frozen Flathead Lake
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff received a report on December 30 of a lethargic trumpeter swan that had not moved for a few days on the ice near Somers Bay on Flathead Lake.
Despite best efforts, swan dies from lead poisoning
Last week, an adult trumpeter swan was found lethargic on the ice of Somers Bay of Flathead Lake, something was obviously wrong with the majestic bird.
North Valley Music School offers free first lessons for new students in January
North Valley Music School in Whitefish invites new students and returning performers to enroll for their continuing winter music programming.
Community brief: library programming in January
A look at library programming for kids and teens in Bigfork for the month of January.
A look at the career of recent Grizzly Sports Hall of Fame inductee Adam Bork
An undersized small-town athlete who later became one of the best decathletes in the country and later an accomplished college coach, Bigfork’s Adam Bork had quite a journey during his time at the University of Montana.
Bigfork Innovations Group looks to make ‘BIG’ connections in 2022
Bigfork Innovations Group is one of the youngest nonprofits in Bigfork, and BIG President Darcie Fast said she’s hoping the organization can continue to foster new ways to give back to the community.
Bigfork Senior McColl Miller said cheer keeps her dancing after injury
Senior McColl Miller was recently named Athlete of the Month by the Bigfork High School newspaper in December. She said she’s been cheerleading since she was a freshman and loves the sport because it allows her to dance after an injury took her away from ballet.
BLUAC recommends one zone change and denies other at board meeting
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee met last week to discuss two applications for zone changes.
